Key Requirements at a Glance
Education Hours
150
Accounting Coursework
15 accounting + 6 auditing
Work Experience
2 years (4,000 hrs)
Ethics Exam
AICPA Ethics Exam
Maine-Specific Notes
Requires 2 years of experience. Lower credit-hour thresholds for accounting courses.
Official State Board
The Maine State Board of Accountancy is the authoritative source for licensure requirements, application forms, and status updates.
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Becoming a CPA in Maine: The Three E's
Every U.S. jurisdiction, including Maine, requires candidates to satisfy three core requirements — Education, Examination, and Experience — plus an ethics component in most states.
Education
Maine requires 150 of education, including 15 accounting + 6 auditing. Many candidates complete this with a bachelor's degree plus additional accounting coursework or a master's program.
Examination
All candidates must pass the Uniform CPA Examination: three Core sections (FAR, REG, AUD) plus one Discipline (BAR, ISC, or TCP). The exam is identical in all 55 U.S. jurisdictions. PassTheCPANow currently covers the three Core sections (FAR, REG, AUD); BAR/ISC/TCP discipline coverage is in development. Prepare with PassTheCPANow for $79 →
Experience
Maine requires 2 years (4,000 hrs) of qualifying work experience. Most jurisdictions accept experience in public accounting, industry, government, or academia.
Ethics
Ethics requirement: AICPA Ethics Exam. Most states use the AICPA Professional Ethics course, but several (New York, Texas, California, Washington, Louisiana) require state-specific ethics education.
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